Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2024 – Nominations now open

21st March 2024

We are delighted to announce that nominations for this year’s Runnymede and Spelthorne Awards are now open! This June we will recognise the best of volunteering in Runnymede and Spelthorne [...]

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Fundraising events: focus on ticketing

09th January 2024

It’s the start of a new year and you’ll no doubt be looking at your fundraising plans for the coming year. We know that for many of you, events are [...]

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What are your fundraising plans for 2024?

04th December 2023

We hope you have achieved your fundraising goals this year. If you’re reflecting on what’s worked well and what your next steps are for 2024, we thought a round-up of [...]

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Getting the most from your fundraising events 

02nd November 2023

Events fundraising is a great way to raise that all-important unrestricted income (funds that you can spend on whatever you like, such as that leaking roof repair or a new [...]

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Three reasons why digital fundraising should be part of your fundraising mix 

10th October 2023

According to Statista, nearly 98% of adults in the UK are internet users and 90% have a smartphone. Online marketing is now one of the most effective, and cost-effective, ways [...]

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Crafting your Christmas fundraising campaign  

11th September 2023

We know it’s September – but planning for the holiday season now will give you the best chance of making a big impact with a creative and heartfelt fundraising campaigns. [...]

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What type of organisation are you?

07th September 2023

As part of our Lottery Project, we have been advising a local organisation facing a common dilemma- whether to register as a CIC (community interest company) or a CIO (charitable [...]

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Legacy Fundraising for Small Charities 

03rd August 2023

Legacy income for charities reached £3.85bn in 2022 and, with the UK’s ageing population, this is likely to remain stable. However, around two thirds of adults don’t have a will [...]

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Getting your fundraising mix right 

10th July 2023

Did you know that, according to the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, in the UK:  Individual donors – in other words, the UK public – gave £12.5bn to charity. This included [...]

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Building relationships with local businesses 

05th June 2023

Charities – you’re in a strong position, whether you know it or not. Increasingly, businesses are focussing on their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – meaning they want to:  Find ways [...]

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